A PowerPoint and resources on how to get grade 5-7 on the third question in the exam. This is the first of the ‘HOW’ questions. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. The question is, 'How does the writer show the character of Emma in these lines? You should write about:•what Emma does in these lines•the writer’s use of language to show her character. Exam paper available online.
A PowerPoint and resources on how to get 100% on the second question in the exam. This is the IMPRESSIONS question. This is based on the June 2018 exam paper. This is modern, informative and interactive lesson which the students really enjoy. Exemplar material and model answer included. Exam paper available online.
My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered:
Planning
Structure
Themes
Examples of student work (bad, good, great)
Language techniques
Dialogue
Famous opening lines
Famous opening paragraphs
How to write a successful ending
Sensory Language
Show, not tell
My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered:
Planning
Structure
Themes
Examples of student work (bad, good, great)
Language techniques
Dialogue
Famous opening lines
Famous opening paragraphs
How to write a successful ending
Sensory Language
Show, not tell
My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered:
Planning
Structure
Themes
Examples of student work (bad, good, great)
Language techniques
Dialogue
Famous opening lines
Famous opening paragraphs
How to write a successful ending
Sensory Language
Show, not tell
An informative and interactive lesson on writing opening lines a in short story. The students look at famous novels as well as valuable activity on exemplar work. I have also included a video on successful opening lines.
A fun quiz on descriptive writing. Could be used as a starter or plenary. Example question: “‘You’re like a miniature buddha covered in hair’. Alliteration, metaphor or simile?” The students love it and really shows where the learning gaps are.
Two separate PowerPoints on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs & opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.
A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.
A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.
The best opening lines from Haruki Murakami’s novels and short stories. Great for narrative and descriptive writing lessons. Available as PowerPoint, Word document and video.
A informative, interactive and fun lesson on ‘show, not tell’ in creative writing. The lesson uses the book and film ‘I am Legend’ as its main resource. The students love this!